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LEAN Construction – Top Down or Bottom Up?

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LEAN construction, whether new builds, renovation, repair, or maintenance, requires global oversight and local empowerment. Those doing the work must be allowed to make decisions, but within a framework that includes LEAN workflows, processes, standardized information, and full transparency. Sample LEAN Workflow.

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LEAN Construction Project Delivery and Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Life-cycle Management

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LEAN METHODOLOGY. LEAN methodology was first introduced by Henry Ford, later expanded by Toyota, and subsequently adopted by numerous manufacturing and service sectors. An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders.

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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

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While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Focus upon outcomes.

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A Primer on LEAN Construction Delivery Methods

Building Information Management

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Focus upon outcomes.

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The VALUE of Time and Motion Study and Locally Researched Granular Construction Task Data

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The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. The evaluation of work performance, analysis of the time spent in going through the different motions of a job or series of jobs. The value of time and motion study is clear. What is time and motion study?

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Sustainable Facilities Management Solutions

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Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking. Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset.

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Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery

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Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.